About the Opportunity:
The Dental Assistant provides a high level of patient care and satisfaction in a team-based environment. This part-time contract position involves handling various clinical duties for dental office operations and maintaining exceptional customer service and communication skills to enhance patient experience.
The estimated base pay for these positions are $24.75 to $29.25 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure a welcoming and well-prepared treatment room for patients by meticulously following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
- Serve as a key communicator within the practice, providing valuable information and support to both patients and colleagues through responsive interactions.
- Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
- Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
- Maintain patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
- Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
- Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Document dental care services by charting in patient records.
- Demonstrate dedication to upholding a safe and hygienic work environment by strictly adhering to established procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Job Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program or six months of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.
- X-Ray Certification with six months of experience.
- Dental Assistant Certification preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay with flexible shift availability.
- Work schedule details Monday–Friday, no weekends.
- Opportunities for contract extensions and mention of travel/stipend options for eligible candidates.
- Emphasize a supportive work environment with interdisciplinary collaboration.
